October Sprints hosted by Greater Victoria Youth Rowing Society (GVYRS). Location: Elk Lake Description: This 1000m sprint event is intended for the same novice and experienced high school athletes participating in the Fall season through GVYRS. This event progresses to the LVISSA City Championships and Island High School Rowing Championships later in the Fall season. Registration: Registration and…
Burnaby Lake Small Boat Invitational hosted by Burnaby Lake Rowing Club. Location: Burnaby Lake Description: This 4000m time trial race is attended by a wide variety of athletes from the Lower Mainland, often including those looking for preparing for the Head and Tail of the Gorge regattas. This regatta has a relaxed atmosphere ensuring everyone…
LVISSAA City Championships hosted by Greater Victoria Youth Rowing Society (GVYRS). Location: Elk Lake Description: This 1000m sprint event is part of the Fall racing season for athletes participating in the GVYRS season. This event is followed by the Island High School Championships. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search LVISSAA City Championships under Canadian Regattas). Questions can be…
Head and Tail of the Gorge hosted by Gorge Narrows Rowing Club. Location: Gorge Waterway Description: These two regattas are an iconic BC event to attend. Each day, racing takes place on the Gorge Narrows for all categories of athletes. Viewers can watch from the Tillicum Narrows Bridge as boats navigate through the rushing water at the…
Head Up the Creek hosted by False Creek Rowing Club. Location: False Creek, Vancouver Description: This 5000m event has historically been held in March at the start of the Head Race season, but has moved to this date in hopes of better weather, and to provide a clear end to the Head Race season on the Lower…
Canadian University Rowing Championships hosted by University of Victoria. Location: Elk Lake Description: This is the pinnacle event of the Fall racing season for Canadian University Rowing programs. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central. Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Aalbert Van Schothorst.
North Shore Youth Invitational hosted by Deep Cove Rowing Club. Location: Deep Cove Description: This 500m sprint race for Juniors is primarily directed at novices needing race experience, or a wrap-up event for their Fall season. It is usually attended by athletes from the Lower Mainland, although programs from Vancouver Island have occasionally attended. Umpires at…
Beat the Beast hosted by St. George’s School Rowing. Location: St. George’s School (4175 W 29th Ave, Vancouver, BC) Description: This regatta includes all athlete streams, and is intended as a regional end-of-winter indoor regatta. Registration: Registration and more information will be available on Regatta Central. Questions can be directed to Head of Rowing, Brent Duncan.
Kraken Erg hosted by Brentwood College School Rowing. Location: Brentwood College School (2735 Mt Baker Rd, Mill Bay, BC) Description: This regatta includes all athlete streams, and is intended as a regional end-of-winter indoor regatta. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central. Questions can be directed to Head of Rowing, David Calder.
Elk Lake Spring Regatta hosted by Victoria City Rowing Club. Location: Victoria City Rowing Club (5100 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, BC) Description: This 1850m sprint race is an opportunity to kick-start the Spring racing season, both for performance athletes, and for others just looking for an event early in the season. It is primarily attended by teams from Vancouver…